George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison
WATCH: Reaper destroyers Islamic State technical vehicle
With poor weather hampering coalition operations, a reduced air presence was allowing Islamic State a greater than normal freedom of manoeuvre.
Britain urges Europe to step up security efforts
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon urged Europe to step up its efforts against terrorism and migration without duplicating NATO.
Reapers strike mortar teams while Typhoons bomb Islamic State buildings
A Reaper hunted two Islamic State mortar teams in northern Iraq while Typhoons patrolled around Mosul.
Japan celebrates rollout of first F-35A
Senior Japanese and US government officials joined Lockheed Martin to celebrate the roll out of the first Japan Air Self Defense Force F-35A Lightning II.
Reaper destroys Islamic State mortar teams in Iraq
Iraqi ground forces continued to conduct offensive operations in the area north of Al Hawd under British air cover.
Meet the V-247 Vigilant, an unmanned tiltrotor
The unmanned V-247 Vigilant tiltrotor is designed to provide "unmatched long-endurance and surveillance capability" and "lethal reach".
Argentina looking for new combat aircraft
The Ministry of Defence in Argentina recently released a statement listing different options to meet their longstanding need for new fighter aircraft.
Ejection seat firm Martin Baker to be prosecuted over pilot death
Martin Baker is to be prosecuted by UK's Health and Safety Executive over the death of Red Arrows pilot. Flt Lt Sean Cunningham was killed after being accidentally ejected from his Hawk T1.
BAE to upgrade Brazilian artillery
BAE Systems has been awarded a $54 million contract to provide 32 upgraded M109A5+ self-propelled howitzers to the Brazilian Army.
F-35 ‘key component of fusion warfare’
General Hawk Carlisle, Air Combat Command commander, declared the F-35 the "key component of fusion warfare."
